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Friday, March 7, 2014

Vintage Crochet Shirt

Sometimes decorating ideas start from a small or unusual item. I this case mine started with a vintage hanger. When I was in Arizona last month I had a chance to visit a wonderful antique show called Sweet Salvage. I picked up this great wire hanger, once home the question was, what to do with the hanger besides hang it in the closet?????

I remembered I had a crocheted shirt that my grandmother made for my mom back in probably the late 60's. I never remember my mom wearing it and to be honest I can't imagine it fitting her it is tiny! That is the problem with trying to wear vintage clothes, they are soooo small. Anyway out of the box it came and on to the hanger.

I then hung them from a ribbon in front of the window in my office/studio/craft room.

Details of the crocheting…..

I feel this looks like a lacy collage, it blended well with the lace already hanging in the window.

The pictures came to come out very sepia looking even though I took them on a bright sunny day. I like the look it seems to go with the vintage lacy feel.

I'm trying to get things I like or love out of boxes, the basement or where ever I have them hidden and display them so I can enjoy them daily. This has made my "studio" jammed with beautiful things. In this room less is not more…..

27 comments:

So pretty, Laura! I've got something similar tucked away somewhere and now I'm going to have to find it.

*My daughter has vintage children's clothing hung from our granddaughter's curtain rod, just like you've done. One day her 3 year old came downstairs wearing one of the dresses. She placed a chair on top of a desk and climbed up and got the dress down.....in front of her second story window. Yikes!!!!

Hi Laura..the hanger is so great & you found the perfect thing to do with it for sure. I love the lace top & how it looks in the window. Beautiful treasure to display!Hope you are having a great Pink Saturday...:) Tami

Hi Laura, the shirt is beautiful and you are right, vintage clothes are so small - ladies must have been miniatures, LOL I'm just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. I have been having trouble with GFC and if I am already following you, and you following me, please forgive me. If not, please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chrishttp://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

Oh, look at that vintage hanger! The crocheted shirt that your grandmother made is so special. I really like the design on it. My sister knits and crochets, and I've always thought it was such a talent. I love items that are handed down to us from loved ones. I bet your mom's crocheted shirt is a treasure for you.

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